What the Decent Homes programme is achieving
By the end of April 2007, we had completed the following work across Hackney:
- 7,820 new windows
- 7,307 new roofs
- 5,216 secure doors
- 2,014 central heating
- 1,592 kitchens and bathrooms
Hackney’s Decent Homes programme is winning awards for its work. Recognition so far includes:
- The award of Exemplar Demonstration Status from Constructing Excellence in London, gained in November 2005
- Construction Client Charter Status, gained in December 2005
- Society of Procurement Officers (SOPO) award, gained in November 2005
- ‘Highly Commended’ in the Local Government Chronicle LGC Procurement Award in March 2006.
We are very proud of this programme and the impact it is having on improving Hackney’s housing.
These awards are another indication that we are providing a quality service and value for money improvements to your homes
- The February issue of Local Government Chronicle featured an article about the Decent Homes programme. This praised the open-book approach to procurement.
- Turkish Newspaper- Avrupa Gazete included an article about the online Decent Homes search database which is available in Turkish.
If you have any queries you can phone the Hackney Homes Repairs Contact Centre on 020 8356 3691 or email Decent.Homes@Hackneyhomes.org.uk